Chapter 5

He was chatting with his old buddies in the living room.

Shawn Keyes, his closest friend, was sprawled out with a drink in hand, casually roasting Grayson.

"Seriously, you can't pin this on Sophie. It's not her fault. It's you, man. If you still don't make a move, don't be surprised when someone else sweeps her off her feet. And don't come bawling to me about it," Shawn snarked.

"When that happens, I'll personally sponsor you a box of tissues," Shawn added.

"That's never gonna happen. But even if it did..." Grayson choked back his tears, looking a little lost.…